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Fooled By Randomness: The Hidden Role Of Chance In Life And In The Markets
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Selected By Amazon.Com And The Financial Times As One Of The Best Business Books Of The Year, Fooled By Randomness Is An Instant Classic. It'S Uniqueness Has Drawn To It A Wide Following From The New Yorker To The Pentagon. Already Published In 14 Languages, This New Edition, Expanded By Over 80 Pages, Includes Uptodate Advances From Behavioral Finance And Cognitive Science This Book Is About Luck ? Or More Precisely How We Perceive And Deal With Luck In Life And Business. It Is Already A Landmark Work And Its Title Has Entered Our Vocabulary. In Its Second Edition, Fooled By Randomness Is Now A Cornerstone For Anyone Interested In Random Outcomes. Set Against The Backdrop Of The Most Conspicuous Forum In Which Luck Is Mistaken For Skill ? The World Of Trading ? Fooled By Randomness Is A Captivating Insight Into One Of The Least Understood Factors Of All Our Lives. Writting In An Entertaining And Narrative Style, The Author Succeeds In Tackling Three Major Intellectual Issues: The Problem Of Induction, The Survivorship Biases, And Our Genetic Unfitness To The Modern Word. In This Second Edition, Taleb Manages To Use Stories And Anecdotes To Illustrate Our Overestimation Of Causality And The Heuristics That Make Us View The World As Far More Explainable Than It Actually Is. But No One Can Replicate What Is Obtained By Chance. Are We Capable Of Distinguishing The Fortunate Charlatan From The Genuine Visionary? Must We Always Try To Uncover Nonexistent Messages In Random Events? It May Be Impossible To Guard Ourselves Against The Vagaries Of The Goddess Fortuna, But After Reading Fooled By Randomness We Can Be A Little Better Prepared.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Fooled by Randomness'? A: The main theme of 'Fooled by Randomness' is the exploration of luck and how it influences our lives and decision-making, particularly in the context of finance and trading.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Fooled by Randomness'? A: 'Fooled by Randomness' is authored by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a well-known figure in the fields of finance and philosophy.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The currently available edition of 'Fooled by Randomness' is the second edition, which has been expanded by over 80 pages.
- Q: How many pages does 'Fooled by Randomness' contain? A: 'Fooled by Randomness' contains a total of 312 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: Is 'Fooled by Randomness' suitable for beginners in finance? A: 'Fooled by Randomness' is written in an accessible style and is suitable for both beginners and those with experience in finance, offering valuable insights into the role of chance.
- Q: In what categories is 'Fooled by Randomness' classified? A: 'Fooled by Randomness' is classified under the category of 'Guides', focusing on finance and behavioral science.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Fooled by Randomness' is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Fooled by Randomness' first published? A: 'Fooled by Randomness' was first published on April 16, 2004.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in 'Fooled by Randomness'? A: Key topics in 'Fooled by Randomness' include the problem of induction, survivorship bias, and the misconceptions surrounding causality in random events.